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Inclusion & Belonging

Belong at Pitt-Bradford

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Our aim is to create a campus culture that prioritizes access, promotes equity, and nurtures student personal growth. We are dedicated to cultivating a transformative academic and social environment where students feel respected, empowered, and affirmed

Our vision is to foster an inclusive university climate that supports student retention and success.

Office of Inclusion & Belonging
144 Frame-Westerberg Commons
814-362-5033

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Empowering Students

Contribute towards advancing student intellectual, career, ethical, and social development.  

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Inspiring Opportunity

Provide innovative and transformative experiences that enable students to advance campus-wide inclusive excellence. 
 

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Creating Capacity

Coordinate efforts to promote cultural responsiveness and inclusion across campus and in the community at-large.

Inclusion & Belonging

  • Affinity Group Support
    • African Student Association (ASA)
    • Black Student Union (BSU)
    • Diamond Steppers
    • International Student Association (ISA)
    • Latin American & Caribbean American Student Association (LACASA)
    • Pride Inclusivity Network
  • IDEA Catalyst Grant Program
  • Intercultural Student Programming
  • Panther Pantry

Equity & Accessibility

  • Academic Accommodations
  • Assistive Technology
  • Alternative Formats & Testing Center
  • Course Substitution
  • Service and Emotional Support Animals

International Student Services

  • Global Experiences
  • International Student Exchange
  • Study Abroad Programs
Luis Olivas

Olivas, Luis

Associate Dean of Inclusion & Belonging

Student Affairs

Email: lro20@pitt.edu

Phone: 814-362-5033

Location: 144 Frame-Westerberg Commons

Chad Hockaday

Hockaday, Chad

Interim Coordinator for Equity and Accessibility

Student Affairs

Email: cjh187@pitt.edu

Phone: 814-362-7609

Location: 221 Frame-Westerberg Commons

Adina Frantescu

Frantescu, Adina

Coordinator of International Student Services and Global Citizenship

Student Affairs

Email: adf50@pitt.edu

Phone: 814-362-5154

Location: 202 Frame-Westerberg Commons